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The Department of Classics at the University of Maryland, College Park, invites applications from specialists in ancient Roman art, history, literature and archaeology to lead a three-week study abroad program in Italy (Campania and Rome) from January 4 to 22, 2015, with a possible option to assist with a one-week study abroad program in Rome from March 13 to 22 of 2015.

The successful candidate must be available during the dates of the program(s) and have experience in leading similar study abroad programs, and hold a PhD in classics, history or archaeology, with a specialization in Roman history and/or material culture. Fluency in Italian is desirable.

Please send a letter of interest, C.V. (which includes the names and email addresses of two referees, relevant syllabi, and evidence of excellence in teaching to Professor Judith P. Hallett (jeph AT umd.edu). It is important to put “Study Abroad Director-Italy” in the subject heading. All application materials are due by April 15, 2014. Interviews will be held in person or by video link (Skype, Face Time or a similar platform). Inquiries should be directed to Professor Judith P. Hallett, jeph AT umd.edu

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The Text Encoding Initiative seeks a motivated volunteer to fill the newly created role of Social Media Coordinator. The successful candidate will maintain the TEI Consortium’s Facebook and Twitter presences and create entries for the blog and newsfeed server, with the purpose of increasing the visibility of the TEI and improving its outreach activities. The role requires knowledge of the TEI and of social media, as well as enthusiasm for both.

The non-stipendiary appointment will be for one year, renewable for another. Reimbursement for expenses may be available for specific activities as approved by the Board of Directors; furthermore funding will be available to attend the annual Members Meeting. We will cover individual TEI membership for one, conference registration at member rates, housing at conference rates for the duration, and reimbursement for travel, food and incidentals using the scale and forms published here:

The work will be conducted in close collaboration with the chairs of the Board and the Technical Council and a commitment to a roughly daily engagement with social media is expected.

If you are interested please get in touch with Elena Pierazzo by the 5th of April, providing a letter of motivations and listing past experiences with Social Media and the TEI. The appointment will start as soon as possible after such date.

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The Department of the Classics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track position at the rank of Lecturer with a target start date of August 16, 2014. The position may be renewed based on availability of funding, enrollments and strong performance reviews. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Applicants must have a PhD in Classics or in a relevant field by the starting date of the appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Preference will be given to applicants with interests in Greek literature and culture. Teaching responsibilities include six courses annually, of which at least four will be Classical Civilization courses and one will be an advanced undergraduate/graduate reading course in Greek.

To apply, create your candidate profile through the University of Illinois application login page at http://ift.tt/1azTHMl _._ Required information includes a cover letter, resume, writing sample (ca. 25 pages), evidence of excellence in teaching (ca. 12-15 pages), and the names and contact information (or Interfolio ID) for three professional references. To ensure full consideration, all required materials must be received by the deadline – April 3, 2014. Three letters of recommendation are also required and must be received no later than April 9, 2014. Referees will be contacted electronically by the department upon the submission of the application. Applicants may be interviewed before the closing date, however, no hiring decision will be made until after that date. Only electronic applications submitted through http://ift.tt/1azTHMl will be accepted. For further information please contact slcl-hr AT illinois.edu .

The University is noted for its extensive library holdings in Classics and related fields and for its museums, with excellent collections of ancient Mediterranean artifacts. The Department of the Classics also publishes the journal /Illinois Classical Studies/.

Additional information about the Department of the Classics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign can be found athttp://ift.tt/1gor84B.

Illinois is an Affirmative Action /Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity.

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The Department of Classical and Oriental Studies invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Greek and Latin beginning Fall semester 2014. Area of specialization and/or research is open. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Greek and Latin at all undergraduate levels as well as Greek and Roman literature in translation, Classical civilization courses, and specialized topics courses. The successful candidate will also be expected to eventually take on administrative responsibilities, including those in Hunter’s MA program in teaching Latin. There will also be opportunities to teach in the various honors programs at Hunter College (Macaulay and Thomas Hunter).

QUALIFICATIONS
Ph.D. degree in Classics by June, 2014 is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence or strong promise of excellence in both research and publication and in the teaching of Greek and Latin. Also required is the ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION
$42,873-74,133.00. Salary commensurate with academic accomplishments and experience. CUNY offers competitive compensation and benefits package to its faculty, covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY
From our job posting system, select “Apply Now”, create or log in to an account, and provide the requested information. All items to be uploaded must be combined in a single document. If you are viewing this posting from outside our system, access the employment page on our web site (http://www.cuny.edu/employment.html) and search for this vacancy using the Job ID provided.

Required application materials must include a letter of application describing teaching and research interests, CV, publications (in pdf format), graduate school transcripts, and at least three letters of recommendation (see below). Material in the candidate’s possession should be uploaded to our job posting system. Other material, including confidential letters of recommendation, should be sent to Classical and Oriental Studies Search Committee, classicssearch2013 AT hunter.cuny.edu.

CLOSING DATE
For full consideration, all materials should be received by December 10, 2013. Initial interviews will be conducted at the Annual Meeting of the American Philological Association in Chicago, January 2-5, 2014.

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rogueclassicism: 1. n. an abnormal state or condition resulting from the forced migration from a lengthy Classical education into a profoundly unClassical world; 2. n. a blog about Ancient Greece and Rome compiled by one so afflicted (v. "rogueclassicist"); 3. n. a Classics blog.